The UKs first stainless steel road bridge was officially opened in October over the River Eamont at Pooley Bridge.
Measuring 128ft long, the landmark structure reconnects the Ullswater valley with a permanent new bridge to replace the 18th century stone structure destroyed during Storm Desmond in December 2015.
The new bridge at Pooley Bridge is now open to traffic and pedestrians. It will boost the economy and transport links for local people in this popular Lake District beauty spot.
The bridge was designed as a single span structure to avoid the need for piers in the river, thereby reducing the flood risk and making the structure more flood resilient.
In total, around 80 tonnes of stainless steel has been used, 2,000 tonnes of concrete laid and 650 square meters of locally sourced stone. Some 250 people have been involved in the project and the bridge has taken approximately 10,000 person hours to construct.
Cumbria County Council and Eric Wright Civil Engineering have worked hard to get the new bridge open to all traffic on time.
